The naked civil servant. 17/11/2016

After I graduated I decided to take a trip to Honolulu.                            Why Honolulu,you may ask, when there were so many equally interesting places to visit that were far,far nearer,than the 7,223 miles away Hawaii.                                  Well, Honolulu I wanted to see, to Honolulu I went.                                  I flew to San Francisco,from there to Hawaii and returned to London via Los Angeles.In San Francisco I had my first ever clam chowder in a restaurant from where I could see Alcatraz.It was altogether an amusing and delightful experience,the menu written on the glass windows was the work of art,and the name clam chowder caught my eye.I walked in and there was no-one there other than an elderly man reading.I smiled, said hello and added - the door is open but I think the restaurant is closed.It sure is, said the man.The menu is beautifully written. You really think so? Yes,it is exquisite. What do you like about it the most? The clam chowder is very fancy,I laughed. Would you like some? I don't know what it is! Well,you will soon find out, he said,please sit down, and pointed to the nearest table.He disappeared into the kitchen and a minute or so later I was presented with a bowl of steaming hot broth with several slices of  best corn bread I had ever tasted.We talked for well over an hour.When I said I had to go and asked how much I owed him, he replied - you owe me nothing.I insisted but he would not have it.We parted like old friends.I have never forgotten this kind utterly charming man.                                     I love sunbathing in the nude. I am absolutely not an exhibitionist,but lying in the sun without clothes is a joy to me. There was a beach in Honolulu classified as a naturist beach and on my first day on the island I found my way  there. I settled at the far end.An hour or so later enjoying the silence, the sea beating against the rocks,large shadows appeared beside me.I looked up.Two police officers were looking down on me.                        My goodness,what have I done,I asked,smiling.Sunbathing in the nude is not allowed,said one.But it is listed in the book of all naturist beaches in the world.For me to be here on your beautiful island surrounded by the blue  water is something very special and to be able to sunbathe in the nude is incredible,I said.They looked at each other,smiled - you can sunbathe today, but not again. . .  Yes, thank you very much,you are very kind. My stay on the island was fabulous and one day soon I plan to return there.